Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,871 is more than the state average of $4,444. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,321 is more than the state average of $8,510. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,871

$4,444

Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,321

$8,510

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

89%

93%

Source: 2014 (latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

Founded in 1968, the Main Campus is in Dryden, New York, with Extension Centers in Ithaca and Cortland. TC3 also offers several online courses. The College offers 38 academic degree programs leading to an associate degree. Academic programs range from accounting to computer forensics to criminal justice to nursing to communication and media arts.
Our curriculum prepares students for careers in the global marketplace, particularly in business administration, accounting, hotel and restaurant management, sport management, computer forensics, engineering science, communications, electronics, and computer information systems. We recognize that skills learned here must be applied successfully around the world. Many of our 38 degree programs prepare students for transfer to a four-year college or university. Transfer agreements spell out specific requirements to over 35 institutions.
The main Dryden campus encompasses 220 acres and features one unique two-story structure. Located inside the building are the gymnasium, pool, computer labs, child care center, library, and classrooms. Tompkins Cortland is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY). The college is accredited by the New York State Education Department and the Middle States Association.

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